Stop xenophobia
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Stop xenophobia
Xenophobia is the fear of that which is perceived to be strange or foreign. This curation collection also includes all the 'isms' in the world; racism, sexism, etc. Including homophobia. When are people going to realise that this behaviour is not right. Please stop it now and be inclusive in your world views. Reduce the hate in the world and stop all forms of violence against people.
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January 21, 2015 4:50 PM
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Fear, hatred, slaughter marks of heresy -- not God

Fear, hatred, slaughter marks of heresy -- not God | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
No person has the right to take the life of another person in the name of the One God of Christianity, Islam and Judaism, writes Bishop John Bryson Chane.
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January 19, 2015 4:53 PM
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British government accused of Islamophobia after asking imams to explain how Islam can be British

British government accused of Islamophobia after asking imams to explain how Islam can be British | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Muslim groups accuse the UK government of copying the language of the far right for asking imams to explain to Muslims how Islam can be 'part of British identity'.
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January 18, 2015 6:16 PM
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David Warner in ugly spat with Rohit Sharma

David Warner in ugly spat with Rohit Sharma | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The International Cricket Council’s reported resolve to clamp down on sledging is set to be tested following another ugly on-field spat during the tri-series one-day international between Australia and India at the MCG on Sunday.
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January 12, 2015 4:16 PM
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5 things that are Rupert Murdoch's fault as a Christian, according to Twitter - CNN.com

5 things that are Rupert Murdoch's fault as a Christian, according to Twitter - CNN.com | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
If Muslims are to blame for last week's terror attacks, Twitter asks if Christians are also responsible for all the evil perpetuated by a small minority.
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December 22, 2014 6:52 PM
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Longreach restaurant in trouble for anti-Islamic sign

Longreach restaurant in trouble for anti-Islamic sign | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
A Longreach restaurant that placed a sign reading "Sorry No Muslims" outside its front doors has caused consternation on social media.
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December 16, 2014 4:43 PM
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Sydney siege hashtag #illridewithyou and its opponents

Sydney siege hashtag #illridewithyou and its opponents | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The anti-Muslim chatter is however tiny compared to the main hashtag #illridewithyou, which was still trending worldwide on Tuesday, and has been used more than half a million times. Nearly half of those tweets have come from Australia.
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December 15, 2014 4:18 PM
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Sydney #IllRideWithYou: Aussies offer support to Muslims

Sydney #IllRideWithYou: Aussies offer support to Muslims | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Some Australian social media users sent a message of solidarity to Muslims as the Sydney cafe siege went on for almost a day, offering to accompany anyone who felt intimidated on public - New Zealand Herald
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November 29, 2014 6:19 PM
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Call for religious diversity lessons in schools - National - NZ Herald News

Call for religious diversity lessons in schools - National - NZ Herald News | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Questions are being raised over why it's not mandatory for state schools to teach religious diversity. - New Zealand Herald
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November 20, 2014 4:48 PM
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Bo-dene Stieler: 'I can't believe the disrespect I showed the Aboriginal community'

Bo-dene Stieler: 'I can't believe the disrespect I showed the Aboriginal community' | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
A month spent experiencing the harsh realities faced by Aboriginal communities helped First Contact's Bo-dene Stiedler put her own hardships into perspective.
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November 20, 2014 4:46 PM
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First Contact Insight special: Sandy 'couldn't be here tonight' after furore over racist comments

First Contact Insight special: Sandy 'couldn't be here tonight' after furore over racist comments | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Despite SBS ads saying she would be there, the discussion following the conclusion of the confronting documentary series opened with a bombshell.
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November 16, 2014 8:41 PM
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How Racism Is Bad For Your Health

How Racism Is Bad For Your Health | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
High blood pressure and kidney decline may be linked to feelings of discrimination
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November 12, 2014 11:37 PM
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Myanmar: Rohingya not welcome

Myanmar: Rohingya not welcome | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Everyone you talk to from this country's Rohingya minority knows someone who attempted the dangerous and illegal journey by sea: a relative, neighbor or friend.
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November 10, 2014 9:31 PM
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Twitter and WAM! target abusive trolls to stamp out gender-based violence

Twitter and WAM! target abusive trolls to stamp out gender-based violence | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Advocacy group Women, Action & the Media wants to crack down on trolling by improving reporting procedures.
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January 21, 2015 4:46 PM
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Germany's anti-Islamisation movement leader quits after dressing like Adolf Hitler

Germany's anti-Islamisation movement leader quits after dressing like Adolf Hitler | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The leader of Germany's anti-Islamisation movement PEGIDA stepped down after a picture emerged of him sporting a Hitler-style haircut and moustache, along with racist slurs he posted - New Zealand Herald
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January 18, 2015 11:13 PM
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Getting racists sacked: #FreeSpeechStories

Getting racists sacked: #FreeSpeechStories | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it

Chris Rincon worked at a car wash in Houston, Texas, and he thought nothing of posting a link to a fake news article about President Obama's daughter being pregnant to Facebook. But while exchanging comments with his friends he used a highly offensive slur against black people - and it eventually cost him his job.

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January 15, 2015 1:25 AM
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Islamophobia Is Not a Myth

Islamophobia Is Not a Myth | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Neither is the pattern of innocent Muslims suffering in the aftermath of terrorist attacks perpetrated by their radicalized co-religionists.
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December 22, 2014 6:54 PM
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'Sorry no Muslims' sign sparks 'threatening' calls

'Sorry no Muslims' sign sparks 'threatening' calls | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The mayor of a Queensland town where a restaurant attracted controversy by displaying a sign saying sorry no Muslims describes the incident as unfortunate.
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December 16, 2014 5:20 PM
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Siege response tests our humanity

Siege response tests our humanity | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
To find the answers to the Martin Place siege, we need to remain calm, retain perspective and embrace all sections of the community to help ensure we can all go about our everyday lives free of fear.
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December 15, 2014 4:24 PM
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'I'll ride with you': siege solidarity

'I'll ride with you': siege solidarity | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it

As a gunman holds people hostage in a cafe in Sydney, thousands of messages of support have been posted online for Muslims in Australia who are afraid of an Islamophobic backlash.

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December 7, 2014 4:15 PM
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Victorians embrace diversity but believe some ethnic groups do not 'fit in'

Victorians embrace diversity but believe some ethnic groups do not 'fit in' | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
VicHealth research into attitudes to race and cultural diversity has found race-based intolerance remains common.
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November 25, 2014 7:26 PM
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Universities prove fertile ground for Islamist propaganda

Universities prove fertile ground for Islamist propaganda | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
UNIVERSITIES justify their billion dollar budgets by claiming they are a public good essential to the health of liberal democracy, but how well have they defended the public against the illiberal ideology of Islamic State?
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November 20, 2014 4:46 PM
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First Contact Insight special: Sandy 'couldn't be here tonight' after furore over racist comments

First Contact Insight special: Sandy 'couldn't be here tonight' after furore over racist comments | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Despite SBS ads saying she would be there, the discussion following the conclusion of the confronting documentary series opened with a bombshell.
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November 18, 2014 4:03 PM
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First Contact's Sandy sparks Twitter fury with racist comments

First Contact's Sandy sparks Twitter fury with racist comments | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
She was touted as an out and proud racist ready to ruffle some feathers, and mortgage broker and mother of five Sandy certainly delivered for SBS in the first episode First Contact.
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November 13, 2014 6:59 PM
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Probe into alleged homophobic abuse of Owens - Sport

Probe into alleged homophobic abuse of Owens - Sport | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The English Rugby Football Union has launched an investigation into allegations of homophobic abuse of referee Nigel Owens during the All Blacks' victory over England at Twickenham - New Zealand Herald
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November 11, 2014 4:37 PM
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Rugby: Twickenham fans accused of homophobia

Rugby: Twickenham fans accused of homophobia | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it

Nigel Owens has received widespread criticism for his performance in the All Blacks' 24-21 win over England last weekend and it's been reported he also received homophobic abuse during - New Zealand Herald

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